Beecher, IL – The Village of Beecher’s beloved 4th of July Festival is back this week with four full days of family-friendly fun, fireworks, live music, and community celebration at Firemen’s Park.
According to festival organizers, the 97th annual event kicked off Tuesday evening and will continue through Friday, July 5, with activities running daily from 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. until midnight. The celebration is centered at Firemen’s Park, located at 673 Penfield Street.
On Thursday, July 4, festivities begin early with the Lions Club Freedom 5K at 8 a.m. followed by a parade at 4 p.m. themed “A Day at the Zoo.” Attendees can enjoy a full day of attractions including bingo, a bustling festival market, and a 7 p.m. performance by the Ryan Craig Band. The night will cap off with a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m., sponsored by Dutch American Foods Inc.
Friday, July 5 will close out the festival with the Prairie Art Expo, face painting, a pork chop dinner hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, and music by SideStreet on the main stage starting at 8 p.m. Raffle drawings will take place at 11 p.m.
Carnival wristbands are available for $30, with designated hours each day including extended time slots on July 4 and July 5. Free parking and free admission are offered throughout the festival.
Sponsors including Dutch American Foods, Village of Beecher, Beecher Chamber of Commerce, and First Community Bank & Trust have helped reinvest over $495,000 into Firemen’s Park through this event over the years.
For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit villageofbeecher.org.
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